Anixter and Silva Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Anixter and Silva Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $215,200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$215,200
- Assets$28.0 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 57 | $24.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 64 | $25.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 62 | $28.0 million |
How to apply
Anixter and Silva Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Anixter and Silva Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 37 | $783,800 |
| New York | 8 | $203,000 |
| California | 8 | $110,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $90,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $18,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | General | $215,200 |
| Anixter Center | General | $80,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General | $75,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General | $70,000 |
| Ann and Robert Lurie Childrens Hospital | General | $62,500 |
| Amer Committee for the Weizmann Inst of Science | General | $50,000 |
| Misericordia | General | $50,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Eisenhower Health | General | $50,000 |
| Cje Seniorlife | General | $40,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | General | $38,000 |
| Am Shalom Temple | General | $26,000 |
| Children's Oncology Services | General | $25,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General | $25,000 |
| Clarion Project | General | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | General | $20,000 |
| Common Pantry | General | $20,000 |
| Union League Boys and Girls Clubs | General | $18,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | General | $15,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds | General | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General | $15,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General | $15,000 |
| Opendor Media | General | $15,000 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | General | $12,000 |
| Shalva | General | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of the Desert | General | $10,000 |
| MC Callum Theatre for the Performing Arts | General | $10,000 |
| Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of the Desert | General | $10,000 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | General | $10,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Midwest Chapter | General | $10,000 |
| Palm Springs International Film Society | General | $9,500 |
| JCFS | General | $8,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers Festival | General | $7,500 |
| Ravinia | General | $7,500 |
| Sarah's Inn | General | $7,500 |
| Joffrey Ballet | General | $6,000 |
| Temple Sholom of Chicago | General | $5,600 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Anixter
- Joann Anixter Silva
- Justin A Silva
- Alison Anixter
- David Anixter
- Bradley A Silva
Questions people ask
Does Anixter and Silva Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anixter and Silva Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Anixter and Silva Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven Anixter (President), Joann Anixter Silva (Vice President), Justin A Silva (Advisor) and Alison Anixter (Advisor) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Anixter and Silva Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and arts and culture.